We are exceedingly fortunate to be able to call upon many of our most committed volunteer leaders to guide the HEARTS ON FIRE campaign.
Committee Cochairs
Margaret M. Keane ’81C, ’87MBA, ’19HON
What excites me most about HEARTS ON FIRE is that it puts students first. It’s not just about buildings. It’s about the people we’re lifting up—students who are determined to lift themselves up. That’s why I give back.
Kevin Reed ’75C
St. John’s gave me more than knowledge—it gave me a mission. It’s where I learned what it means to lead with purpose. I serve because I’m proud. I give because I’m grateful, and I lead because it’s my turn to help build the future.
James J. Shannon ’87CBA
My heart is on fire for St. John’s because I know what it’s like to be a first-generation student. I was that student, and St. John’s changed the arc of my life—and I want that for others who deserve the opportunity of this education. This campaign is about honoring where we came from—and creating a future where many more can follow.
Committee Members
Jeffrey D. Alter ’84CBA, ’88MBA
Thomas Cox ’82CBA
Steven J. Gartner '84L
Margaret M. Keane ’81C, ’87MBA, ’19HON (Committee Cochair)
Kevin Reed '75C (Committee Cochair)
James P. Riley, Jr. '74CBA, '75MBA, '03HON
Linda S. Sanford '74Ed, '98HON
James J. Shannon ’87CBA (Committee Cochair)
Brian T. Shea '83CBA, '16HON
Paul C. Wirth ’79CBA
Ex Officio
William Janetschek ’84CBA, ’17HON, Chair, Board of Trustees
Fr. Brian Shanley, O.P., Ph.D., President